Hey folks, it’s Brad, Ben Ray’s campaign manager.

Since this campaign first began, we’ve prioritized giving our grassroots supporters a behind-the-scenes look at how we’re building a campaign that can win and protect our Democratic majority in New Mexico.

Here’s the can’t-miss news for October:

FINANCE UPDATE:

WE’RE SETTING FUNDRAISING RECORDS. Last quarter, our campaign raised more than $1 million, a record amount for New Mexico Senate candidates in the third quarter of an off-year. 98% of contributions were $100 or less and not a single dollar came from corporate PACs. That’s what people power looks like!

BUT WE’RE NOT RESTING ON OUR LAURELS. Last quarter, GOP Senate candidates in New Mexico raised more than $350,000, including $100,000 in self-funding from a deep-pocketed candidate. On October 15, The Hill also announced that the Trump campaign is hiring staff in New Mexico, including seasoned operatives that know how to win uphill battles.

HERE’S THE BOTTOM LINE. Republicans want to make New Mexico a battleground state in 2020. We’re counting on small-dollar grassroots donations to stop them. You can help us keep New Mexico blue by pitching in here: https://secure.numero.ai/contribute/peopleforben

FIELD UPDATE

SIGNATURE COLLECTION IS IN FULL SWING. In New Mexico, Democratic candidates for Senate must collect thousands of signatures from voters to appear on the ballot. Starting next weekend and running through November, our campaign will be operating a signature-collecting contest with prizes available for top volunteers. Sign up to volunteer!

OUR PARADE GAME IS ON POINT. On October 5, the Luján campaign joined supporters in Shiprock for the annual Northern Navajo Nation Fair Parade. Did you know Ben Ray can juggle?

HEY HEY SANTA FE! Earlier this month, we opened our first campaign office in Santa Fe with a rousing speech from Ben Ray about the importance of protecting our democracy. Stop by 1630 St. Michaels Drive in Santa Fe to learn more about getting involved with our campaign.

ENDORSEMENT UPDATE

Our campaign has been honored to receive endorsements from leaders across New Mexico and the country, including:

• U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (Video)
• Council for a Livable World (Tweet)
• American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (Release)
• Thousands of our neighbors from across New Mexico

POLITICAL UPDATE

TOWN HALL IN TAOS. On November 8, Ben Ray will be in Taos for the first Senate town hall of the 2020 election. Reserve your ticket.

GET YOUR “I VOTED STICKER! Early voting for the 2019 local elections began on October 8 and will continue through November 2. Critical bond issues and local elections will be on the ballot, so it’s important to make your voice heard at the polls. Find your polling place.

FUN STUFF

JOIN US ON FACEBOOK. The People for Ben Facebook Group is a community gathering place for grassroots supporters of our campaign to get a behind-the-scenes look at life on the trail. Become a member of People for Ben.

HELP OUR NEW VIDEO GO VIRAL. Last month, President Trump came to New Mexico for a divisive rally in which he promised to turn New Mexico red. Ben Ray joined other Democrats for a unity rally to show that New Mexico will never flip, and filmed a video about the values that our campaign stands for. Watch.

Share our video on Twitter! Share our video on Facebook!

CHECK OUT THESE PICS FROM THE TRAIL. From #BabiesforBenRay to Frito Pie, our campaign is building a community of grassroots supporters across New Mexico. Take a look: